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So tomorrow afternoon is my book club meeting and the hostess had a sudden change in plans, so I volunteered to host. Normally the hostess serves a light lunch, like quiche or soup and salad followed by a sweet bread or coffee cake and fruit. I thought since we're reading a book set in England that features several scenes at afternoon teas, I would do a "tea" themed lunch. I'm a pescatarian so I'll serve vegetarian or fish dishes but nothing with meat. Does this seem like it will be enough for lunch for 6?

do people know about your eating restrictions? I would let them know the menu ahead of time in case they feel the need to grab an alternate source of protein ahead of time. It sounds good but I know a lot of people who would expect meat at lunch and eggs or fish might not be what they have in mind. It is a great idea but if people forgo lunch to eat it there it might be wise to tell them what is on the menu.

The whole meal sounds delicious. If people can't have a meal without meat, that's their problem not yours.

Also, during Lent, many Christians may welcome a meat-free lunch.

If I may make one small suggestion, a bit of curry powder in the herb butter for the cucumber sandwiches would be a lovely touch. I always made it that way when we celebrated Frederick's Birthday at the Gilbert and Sullivan Society.

do people know about your eating restrictions? I would let them know the menu ahead of time in case they feel the need to grab an alternate source of protein ahead of time. It sounds good but I know a lot of people who would expect meat at lunch and eggs or fish might not be what they have in mind. It is a great idea but if people forgo lunch to eat it there it might be wise to tell them what is on the menu.

Great point, Sharnita. Fortunately, most of us fall on the vegetarian/pescatarian spectrum so if meat is served to our group it's as a side dish.

May I come too It sounds delicious and during Lent very welcome. There are many people who eat almost meat free, but don't tell people because they don't want anyone looking over shoulders when they have a piece of chicken. They will be appreciative as well.